Gerdau S.A. GGB

GGB Company Overview

Gerdau S.A. is a Brazil-based steel producer and one of the largest suppliers of long steel products in the Americas. The company operates in the steel and metals industry, serving sectors including construction, industrial manufacturing, automotive, agriculture, energy, mining, and infrastructure. Gerdau’s primary revenue drivers include the production and sale of long steel products such as rebar, wire rod, merchant bars, structural steel, and specialty steel products, along with flat steel operations in select markets. The company also operates scrap recycling and iron ore activities that support its steelmaking operations.

Founded in 1901 in Porto Alegre, Brazil, Gerdau evolved from a small nail factory into a multinational steel manufacturer through decades of acquisitions, capacity expansion, and vertical integration. The company has built a strong competitive position through its extensive use of electric arc furnace technology, large scrap recycling network, diversified geographic exposure across the Americas, and broad industrial customer base. Gerdau is particularly recognized for its leadership in long steel production and recycling-based steelmaking in the Western Hemisphere.